It appears that the specifications of the standard iPhone 18 and the iPhone 18e are likely to be the closest they have ever been. The launch timeline remains set for early next year.
Fixed Focus Digital revealed on Weibo that the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e are very likely to have similar specifications. Initially, both models will feature a 6.3-inch screen and a 4,430 mAh battery, with a planned launch in early 2027.
Fixed Focus Digital also referenced leaked images from various sources, confirming that the main camera of the iPhone 18 will be slightly smaller but maintain the same 48-megapixel resolution, while the iPhone 18e will not have an ultra-wide lens.
This information is quite plausible, given the severe memory crisis driven by AI demand, which has led Apple to plan cost reductions for both the standard iPhone 18 and the more affordable iPhone 18e by using production processes that are not significantly different.As a result, the two models will share many similarities.This is understandable.
Considering the battery capacity likely to be the same at 4,430 mAh, this is good news for users. The battery combined with the anticipated A20 chipset, known for its energy efficiency, will enhance usage. Additionally, the iPhone 18e’s 6.3-inch screen may indicate a shift from the traditional notch to Dynamic Island, since Apple has never previously produced a 6.3-inch screen with a notch.
So far, rumors still suggest that Apple will launch three iPhone models in early 2027: the iPhone 18, iPhone 18e, and iPhone Air 2.
Source:9to5Mac